1. Add 1" to length and width of pillow insert and make a paper template that size. Cut out.

2. Iron shirt. Place template on front of shirt, centering it over buttons. Consider whether you want buttons to run horizontally or vertically and whether you want to include pockets. Adjust until you find exact position you want, then trace around template with chalk. Cut out.

3. Position template on back of shirt, making sure it is aligned properly so plaid is straight. Trace around template with chalk. Cut out.

4. Pin front and back to each other, wrong sides facing out. Sew pieces together, leaving a ½" selvage. Unbutton shirt and turn right side out.

5. Place insert in pillowcase and button to close.

TO DECORATE

Snowflake pillow:

Remove adhesive backing from snowflakes and attach them to front of pillow.

Related

1. Print out tree, trunk and star templates on plain paper. Cut out. Place tree template on green felt, trace around it and cut out. Place trunk template on brown felt, trace around it and cut out. Place star template on yellow felt, trace around it and cut out.

2. Center tree on front of pillow and mark position with a few chalk marks. Remove adhesive backing from tree and attach to pillow. Remove backing from trunk and star and adhere.

3. Cut ribbon into 3" to 4" lengths. Tie each length into a small bow and trim ends. Attach bows to tree with glue gun.